Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

affordable price point

adequate connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 5-core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.1 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP (21DH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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